It’s been nearly 2 months now

I had something similar last Christmas and saw a physio who helped me. Hope you get sone help.

Thanks all for your advice. I shall ring GP tomorrow for an appointment (if I’m lucky) but also look into an Osteopath or Physiotherapist. Thanks again.

Your problem sounds similar to one I’m just recovering from although you really need to see a professional for a proper diagnosis.

Like you, I woke one morning with a small pain by my shoulder blade. I ignored it, thinking I had ‘slept funny’ on it that night. Over the next month it got worse and worse until my back, shoulder, neck and arm were excruciating painful at times, so much so that I was on the verge of going to A&E for some pain relief, as OTC meds weren’t touching it.

I was struggling to get an appointment at my surgery so in the end, I paid to see a private physiotherapist, who diagnosed a problem with the trapezius muscle in my back - a body part I had no idea I possessed! She worked on the different areas and used ultrasound, telling me it would probably get worse before it got better. She wasn’t wrong, but 48hrs later and doing the exercises she gave me, I finally began to feel some relief.

I also managed eventually to see someone at my surgery, who diagnosed the same problem. I am 75% recovered, no longer taking pain killers and hope to get out into the garden again next week to tidy up and plant bulbs. It made me feel old, that’s for sure, so I sympathise with you.

There are all sorts of conditions which can begin with back pain.
My df went down the osteopath route but it turned out to be Lyme Disease which was rather far advanced and difficult to treat.
See a doctor PDQ

I agree with flappergirl.. shoulder pain can certainly be indicative of other underlying issues and should be investigated especially as you have had it for so long..

Make an appointment. Shoulder pain can be an indicator of other issues such as gallstones.

You have followed the guidelines, it is now time to contact the GP. When you make the appointment, make that clear.

It is remotely possible that it is something other than a pulled muscle, which is why I think you should get medical advice before considering physio or similar.

If you can afford it, see an osteopath who will sort you out immediately in probably just one session.

Yes, make an appointment. You may have to wait ages to be seen but do it ASAP.
Even if it is muscle pain, it will put your mind at rest.

I was astonished at how long some poor people were taking strong pain relief while on never-ending waiting lists for surgery at a physio run class I attended in the Summer. It was aptly named the Escape pain clinic. They do an on-line version too.
I have been waiting 2 years but at last I have a consultation next week and hope to get a date soon for a new hip.

Bite the bullet , ring the Doctor

I think a visit to GP is now due, it’s been 2 months, so you’ve given it a fair bit of time.